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Adventure (and crazy!) Wedding Themes

8/30/2016
I have always loved weddings. I am one of those who shed a tear or two whenever I attend one especially during the vows. There's so much hope and love in the air! But one thing I love more than weddings are unique and sometimes crazy wedding themes!

You wedding day is the day you and your partner commit to each other on sickness and in health and it is but important that you get to do this the way you want it and how you want it. It's all about the both of you and your love for each other and what better way to get hitched than thru a wedding that showcases what both of you love doing!

With Pinterest and social media conveniently available, it won't be hard to find wedding inspirations that you and your partner will love but for your convenience, we've compiled some of the most unique and even crazy wedding themes that people come up with!

Here are some totally unique adventure (and crazy!) wedding themes! Follow at your own risk! ;)
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1. Nautical Wedding

Imagine  saying your wedding vows aboard a yacht while the sun sets in the horizon. What could be more romantic? This is great for couples who love cruises and boating. Just make sure you don't get sea-sick easily! 
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2. Aerial Wedding on Hot Air Balloon!

How about getting married on a hot air balloon? There's an annual Hot Air Balloon Festival in Clark, Pampanga. Maybe you know someone who can hook you guys up so you can say your "I do's" hundreds of feet up in the air! You can also check the internet for wedding event planners who specializes in aerial wedding here in the Philippines!
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3. Underwater Wedding

Perfect for couples who love diving! There are so many diving spots here in the Philippines, all you have to do is find the perfect (AND SAFE) spot for you and your loved one where you can say "I do". Imagine tying the knot surrounded by rich marine life! 
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4. On top/foot of the Mountain

Any mountaineers in the house? What could be more beautiful to a mountain trekkers than to get married on the summit of their favorite mountain? No need for wedding gowns and fancy dresses! get married in your trekking outfit and just put a tutu on! Just make sure that you have a great guide and that all attending guests are fit for a climb! Wanna make it easier? How about just getting married at the foot of the mountain? Still awesome, right?
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5. Cave weddings!

For those who love cavings, how about saying your wedding vows at the mouth of your favorite cave! Provides an edgy backdrop to a romantic event!


These are just few of the crazy ones that people have already come up with, whatever you decide to do on your wedding day, one thing that you should keep on mind aside from expenses is the safety of everyone! Adventure weddings are not meant to be DIYed, always consult the experts!

​What do you think?
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Affordable Wedding Packages in Cebu

8/22/2016
Planning for a wedding but still undecided about where to hold the reception? Worry no more, below is a list of affordable Wedding Party Packages in Cebu that you can choose from. 

Cebu truly is a wedding destination because of the many options when it comes to wedding packages and reception venues. Aside from being home to some of the country's most beautiful churches, Cebu is home to many beautiful hotels and restaurants that can help make your wedding dream come true! 

To further help you narrow down your choices, we have listed down some of most comprehensive and affordable wedding party packages in Cebu so that you can cross wedding party preparation off your list. 
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These restaurants/hotels offer more than a wedding reception venue but a complete package to help unload some of the necessary preparations off your shoulders. 
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St. Mark Hotel
Just a few kilometers from some of Cebu's landmark, St. Mark Hotel is perfect if you are looking for affordable luxury right in the heart of the city. Guests won't have a hard time getting to the venue as it is easily accessible via private or public vehicles. 
 
St. Mark Hotel Wedding Package (min of 60 persons)
Package Rate: 60,000.00 nett (450.00 nett per person in excess)

Inclusions: Buffet Dinner or Lunch + one round of iced tea or soft drinks

Amenities
  • Complimentary use of the venue for four (4) hours
  • Complimentary use of PA system with podium and 2 microphones
  • Complimentary overnight stay in a Junior Suite Room with buffet breakfast for two and upgradable to Penhouse with a 10% discount
  • Centerpiece on every table
  • Complimentary one (1) lechon for 25-30 persons
  • Complimentary 2-layered cake
  • Complimentary one (1) bottle of wine
  • Waived corkage for one (1) lechon
  • Waived corkage for one (1) bottle of wine
  • Signage

Additionals:
  • Open Bar
PHP 200 per head for one (1) hour
PHP 350 per head for two (2) hours

Entertainment
  • Bartender
  • Band

Contact them at:
Queens ROad, Redemptorist Plaza, Brgy. Camputhaw
Cebu City
(032) 505-5555
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BAYFRONT HOTEL
An iconic mid-rise hotel in the middle of the business district of the Queen City of the South. A few minutes walk from one of the largest malls in the city and a few minutes drive to the airport and sea port, very accessible if you have guests coming from out of town.

BAYFRONT HOTEL CEBU Wedding Packages

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Blissful Love : PHP 146,888.00 nett  (100 pax)
Excess per pax @ PHP 500 nett

Inclusions:
  • Overnight stay for two (2) in a Suite Room and Superior Room with complimentary breakfast for two (2).
  • Sumptuos Buffet Lunk/Dinner (1 Salad + 3 Main Courses + 1 Pasta and Vegetable + 2 Dessers + Rice + one round of Drink
  • Photo and Video Coverage 
  • Unlimited photo shots - 1 photographer & 1 videographer
  • Preparation-Chrurch-Reception
  • Hi-Definition, Clear Audio, Dolby Digital
  • 45-70 minutes, DVD output (1 copy only)
  • 200 pcs 4R prints, 11x4 blow-ups
  • other shots are on DVD (edited ready to print)
  • Engagement Photo shoot - PRENUP
  • Readu for slideshow - AVP presentation
  • LCD projector (slideshow)
  • 3-layered wedding cake
  • Wedding Guest Book with Pen
  • 1 pc Tarpauline (5x8 ft)
  • 2 Dozen Floor Ballons
  • 1 Bottle Red Wine for Toast
  • Bridal Car (Max of 3 hours only)
  • Shuttle Service entourage - VAN ( Max of 3 hours only)
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Flared Elegance : PHP 286,888.00 nett (250 pax)
Excess per pax 700 nett

Inclusions:
  • Overnight stay for two (2) in a Suite Room and Superior Room with complimentary breakfast for two (2).
  • Sumptuous Buffet Lunk/Dinner (3 Appetizers + 1 Carving + 4 Main Courses + 1 Pasta and Vegetable + 4 Desserts + Rice + one round of Drink)
  • Photo and Video Coverage 
  • Unlimited photo shots - 1 photographer & 1 videographer
  • Preparation-Chrurch-Reception
  • Hi-Definition, Clear Audio, Dolby Digital
  • 45-70 minutes, DVD output (1 copy only)
  • 200 pcs 4R prints, 11x4 blow-ups
  • other shots are on DVD (edited ready to print)
  • Engagement Photo shoot - PRENUP
  • Ready for slideshow - AVP presentation
  • Same Day Edit (SDE) onsite
  • LCD projector (slideshow)
  • 3-layered wedding cake
  • Wedding Guest Book with Pen
  • 1 pc Tarpauline (5x8 ft)
  • 2 Dozen Floor Ballons
  • 1 Bottle Red Wine for Toast
  • Bridal Car (Max of 3 hours only)
  • Shuttle Service entourage
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Enchanting Hearts: PHP 192,000.00 nett (150 pax)
Excess per pax PHP 600 nett

Inclusions:
  • Overnight stay for two (2) in a Suite Room and Superior Room with complimentary breakfast for two (2).
  • Sumptuos Buffet Lunk/Dinner (3 Appetizers +5 Main Courses + 4 Desserts + Rice + one round of Drink)
  • Photo and Video Coverage 
  • Unlimited photo shots - 1 photographer & 1 videographer
  • Preparation-Chrurch-Reception
  • Hi-Definition, Clear Audio, Dolby Digital
  • 45-70 minutes, DVD output (1 copy only)
  • 200 pcs 4R prints, 11x4 blow-ups
  • other shots are on DVD (edited ready to print)
  • Engagement Photo shoot - PRENUP
  • Photo booth (max of 2 hours only)
  • Same Day Edit (SDE) onsite
  • LCD projector (slideshow)
  • 3-layered wedding cake
  • Wedding Guest Book with Pen
  • 1 pc Tarpauline (5x8 ft)
  • 2 Dozen Floor Ballons
  • 1 Bottle Red Wine for Toast
  • Bridal Car
  • Shuttle Service entourage

Bayfront Hotel Standard Services

Entourage
  • Bride (1) hand tied round boquet
  • Maid of honor (1) hand tied round boquet
  • Bride's maids (3) hand tied mini bouquet
  • Flower girls (3) floral baskets or floral ball and head dresses
  • Mothers (2) mini bouquet
  • Secondary sponsors (3) female: mini bouquet
  • Boutonniers (15) single roses

Church Flowers
  • Entrance (2) pedestals with floral arrangements
  • Aisle (12) tall vases with floral arrangements
  • Candle holder (2) floral arrangemnets
  • Red Carpet
  • Bridal car decor (1) floral arrangement
  • Church flower arrangements will be transferred to the reception

Waived Fees
  • Handling for (2) lechon
  • Corkage for the first  bottles of wine or hard liquor (750ml)
  • Power consumption for video coverage

Reception Flowers
  • Stage (1) simple gazebo with white cloth draping and flowers
  • Couple's table (1) long and low floral arrangements, square mirror and tea light candles

Concessions
  • Use of function room (3-4 hours only)
  • Use of audio-visial; sound system, microphones, audio player, cords, party music, 
  • Use of stage/dancing floor
  • Use of LCD wide Screen
  • Free electricity charge for 1 pair laptop LCD
  • 10% discount for room accommodation

Contact them at:
Kaohsiung Street, North Reclamation Area,

Cebu City
Philippines
6000

Phone Number: +63 32 230 6777
Mobile: +63 917 876 5795 and +63 917 728 9912
Fax Number: 032 2306767
Email: info@bayfronthotelcebu.com | reservations@bayfronthotelcebu.com
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CIRCA 1900
A colonial house that was restored into a restaurant situated in Gorordo Avenue. The restaurant provides a perfect ambiance for a romantic wedding reception.

CIRCA 1900 PACKAGES FOR WEDDING
INCLUSION:
  • Free use of the venue for four (4) hours and must avail the buffet package. Succeeding hour will
  • be charged PHP2000.
  • Free use of the sound system with two (2) wireless microphones.
  • Free use of the holding room for the bride.
  • Free use of the venue for pictorial (pre-nup or post nup).
  • One (1) lechon will be waived.
  • Two (2) bottles of wine will be waived.
  • Succeeding bottle will be charged P250 per bottle.
  • One (1) bottle of sparkling wine for the bride and groom

BUFFET
MINIMUM 75 PEOPLE
Buffet 1 – 695 peso/pax
1 soup + 2 Appetizers + 1 Salad + 1 Pasta + 3 Main Courses + 1 vegetables + 1 Rice + 2 Desserts

Buffet 2 – 895 peso/pax
1 soup + 2 Appetizers + 2 Salad + 1 Pasta + 4 Main Courses + 1 vegetables + 1 Rice + 3 Desserts

Buffet 3 – 1150 peso/pax
1 soup + 2 Appetizers + 2 Salad + 1 Pasta + 4 Main Courses + 1 Carvery Station Dish + 1 vegetables + 1 Rice + 4 Desserts

Important Notes:
  • Buffet package is exclusive of drinks.
  • If you want to add one round of soft drinks or iced tea, you may P45 per person.
  • If you have decided to have your event here at Circa 1900, a reservation fee of P5000
  • is required to secure your date. It will be deducted from your total bill on the day of the event.
  • Confirm your menu seven (7) days before the event to ensure all the food items you have selected are available.

Circa 1900  Sanjercasvil Road, Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City.
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(032) 239 6265 or 0923 279 5616. 
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Chateau de Busay Inn and Restaurant
The perfect venue if you want a nature as a back drop to your dream wedding. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, Chateau de Busay 
has a breathtaking view of the mountains and the city.

Chateau de Busay Inn and Restaurant Wedding Packages

Standard wedding Package
Package Inclusions for 100 Persons
  • BUFFET MENU
  • ONE ROUND OF SOFT DRINKS OR ICED TEA
  • FREE USE VENUE FOR A MAXIMUM OF FOUR (4) HOURS
  • STANDARD TENT FOR THE NEWLY WED COUPLE
  • STAGE WITH LATTICE BACK DROP
  • PRESIDENTIAL/VIP TABLE
  • TIFFANY CHAIRS ON VIP TABLE
  • MENU ON THE BUFFET TABLES
  • CENTERPIECE ON VIP TABLE
  • CENTER ON PRESIDENTIALS TABLE
  • DECORATIVE BUFFET CENTERPIECE
  • TWO 920 GLASSES OF WINE FOR THE WEDDING TOAST
  • ORNATE D0VES CAGE
  • RED CARPET AISLE
  • PA SYSTEM
  • TWO (2) MICROPHONES AND STAND
  • PODIUM
  • CAKE TABLES
  • GIFT TABLE
  • REGISTRATION TABLE
  • 4’ X 65 EVENT BANNER
  • OVERNGHT STAY FOR THE COUPLE WITH COMPLIMENTARY
  • BREAKFAST FOR TWO
  • ONE (1) GIFT CERTIFICATE FOR DINNER FOR TWO

Premium  Wedding  Package
  • BUFFET MENU    - Minimum of 100 persons    
  • ONE ROUND OF SOFT DRINKS OR ICED TEA    
  • FREE USE OF VENUE FOR A MAXIMUM OF  FOUR (4)  HOURS    
  • STANDARD TENT FOR THE COUPLE    
  • STAGE WITH LATTICE BACKDROP    
  • PRESIDENTIAL/VIP TABLE    
  • TIFFANY CHAIRS ON VIP TABLE    
  • MENU CARDS ON THE BUFFET TABLE    
  • CENTERPIECE ON VIP TABLE    
  • CENTERPIECE ON EVERY EVERY TABLE    
  • DECORATIVE BUFFET CENTERPEICE    
  • TWO(2) GLASSES OF WINE FOR THE WEDDING TOAST    
  • A PAIR OF DOVES IN AN ORNATE CAGE    
  • RED CARPET AISLE WITH FLORAL ARRANGEMENT    
  • PA SYSTEM    
  • TWO (2) MICHROPHONES AND STAND    
  • PODIUM    
  • CAKE TABLE    
  • GIFTS TABLE    
  • REGISTRATION TABLE    
  • 4' X 6 '  EVENT BANNER    
  • FREE CORKAGE FOR TWO (2) PCS. LECHON OR ONE (1) ROASTED CALF    
  • FREE CORKAGE FOR TWO (2) BOTTLES OF LIQUOR    
  • 50 PIECES INVITATION CARDS        
  • 50 PIECES SOUVENIR GIFTS FOR YOUR GUEST        
  • 3- LAYER  WEDDING CAKE        
  • CHAUFFEUR-DRIVEN BRIDAL CAR (GOOD FOR 3 HOURS)        
  • ONE SHUTTLE SERVICE (UP TO 27 PERSONS; GOOD FOR 3 HOURS)        
  • OVERNIGHT STAY FOR THE COUPLE WITH FREE BREAKFAST FOR TWO        
  • FLORAL  ARRANGEMENT:        
  • BRIDAL BOUQUET        
-BOUQUET FOR THE MAID OF HONOR AND        
-CORSAGE FOR SPONSORS, PARENTS OF BRIDE AND GROOM        
- FLOWERS FOR THE FLOWER GIRLS        
- 16 FLORAL ARRANGEMENT ON THE CHURCH AISLE        
  • VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHY        
            - 1 PHOTOGRAPHER        
            - UNLIMITED SHOTS IN DVD        
            - ON THE DAY PRE-NUPTIAL PICTORIAL        
            - 300 4 X 6  PRINTS        
            - 12 X 18 SEMI-POSTER SIZE PRINT        
            - 1 CAMERAMAN        
            - 3CCD DIGITAL VIDEO IN DVD        
  • ON THE DAY WEDDING COORDINATOR        
  • FIREWORKS AT THE RECEPTION        

Menu A :   P 145,500 for 100 persons    
Menu B:        156,500  for 100 persons    
Menu c:         167,000  for 100 persons    

Venue Charges:
EXTRA CHARGE IN EXCESS OF FOUR (4) HOUR   P 2,000/HR       

CORKAGE:            
LECHON (IN EXCESS OF 2 PCS.)  500/PC         
750 ML LIQUOR BOTTLE (IN EXCESS OF 2 BOTTLES) 300/BTL          
          
ELECTRICITY CHARGES:            
PHOTO & VIDEO COVERAGE  P2,000./4 HRS          
BAND EQUIPMENT  3,500./4 HRS          
PHOTO BOOTH     500/4 HRS       
            
ADD ONS:            
PAIR OF DOVE  FOR THE WEDDING 500         
GAZEBO 2000
              
ENTRANCE ARCH 1,000           
LOVE SEAT AND KNEALERS  2,000           
TIFFANY CHAIRS 150/PC
DECORATIVE RIBBONS FOR CHAIRS 1,000/50PCS.
IN EXCESS OF 50 PCS. 20/PC

LCD PROJECTOR & SCREEN  5,000/ 4 HRS          
LED LIGHTS 1,500 4 PCS.           
SHUTTLE SERVICE  28 PAX 3,000/3 HRS           
IN EXCESS OF 3 HRS 700/HR           
SET UP FOR GARDEN WEDDING CEREMONY  5,000.00            

Chateau de Busay Inn & Restaurant
Lower Busay Hills, Nivel Hills
Cebu City, Philippines
+63 32 401 0564
+63 32 231 2000 
info@chateaudebusay.com
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​Costabella Tropical Beach Hotel
The Spanish Colonial architecture of the hotel provides a very romantic backdrop to any wedding. You can choose between a beach setting or in the grand ballroom, your happy ever after can truly begin here.

Costabella Weddings
Package begins at PHP 101, 250 nett( Minimum of 50 persons)

Package Inclusions
  • Lunch or Dinner Buffet with your choice of One (1) round of soft drink, Iced Tea or Fruit Drink
  • A bottle of sparkling wine
  • Waived corkage fee for one (1) Wedding Cake and 2 Lechons
  • Waived Power consumption fee for Video Coverage
  • Free use of Outdoor Venue and Sound System
  • Free use of Torches by the Beach for and evening event
  • Standard floral centerpiece for presidential table and guest tables
  • Free use of dance floor and platform
  • Free use of swimming facilities
  • Free use of white linoleum
  • Use of cream-colored seat covers with alternate seat sashes
  • Overnight accomodation in the Premiere Deluxe Room for the couple
  • Overnight Accommodation in the Premiere Deluxe Room for two (2) members of the Bridal Entourage with breakfast
  • 60-minutes of relaxing massage for two (2) at Lema Filipino Spa
  • Welcome Drinks for the Couple upon arrival
  • Welcome Fruit Platter in the Room
  • Breakfast in Bed for the Couple
  • Free Wi-fi access in Public Areas


Wedding in the sky
Package begons at PHP 60,000 (Intimate Celebration of 20 persons)

Package Inclusions
  • French Banquet Service Dinner with your choice of one (1) round of softdrink, Iced Tea or Fruit Drink
  • A bottle of Sparkling Wine for the Toast
  • Waived Corkage Fee for One (1) Wedding CAke
  • Waived power consumption fee for video coverage
  • Exclusive use of the roof deck for a maximum of 4 hours
  • Free use of Sound System
  • Standard floral centerpiece for presidential table and guest tables
  • Use of cream-colored seat covers with alternate seat sashes
  • Overnight accomodation in the Premiere Deluxe Room for the couple
  • Overnight Accommodation in the Premiere Deluxe Room for two (2) members of the Bridal Entourage with breakfast
  • 60-minutes of relaxing massage for two (2) at Lema Filipino Spa
  • Welcome Drinks for the Couple upon arrival
  • Welcome Fruit Platter in the Room
  • Breakfast in Bed for the Couple
  • Free Wi-fi access in Public Areas


*Wedding Rites at PHP15,000 for a maximum of 2 hours
Inclusive of wedding altar, kneelers and chairs with seat covers and seat sashes. Option for flower arrangements is possible with additional charges

*For a reception of 20 persons, wedding rites can be accomodated free of charge using the banquet set-up without the wedding altar and kneelers

Wedding of your choice
Package begins at 1,150 nett/person for 30 persons


Package Inclusions

  • Lunch or Dinner Buffer with your choice of one (1) round of softdrink, iced tea or fruit drink
  • Free use of swimming facilities:private white sand beach, 2 swimming pools and shower rooms
  • One (1) overnight complimentary stay in the Deluxe Poolside Room with breakfast for 2 persons
  • Free use of candle holders with tea candles
  • Provision of registration table, cake's table and guft table
  • Free use of cream-colored seat covers with alternate seat sashets
  • Free use of Torches by the beach
  • 30% discount on additional room bookings
  • Free Wi-fi access in public areas

Buyong Mactan, Cebu, Philippines
032-2314244 2313273 2382700 
rsvn@costabellaresort.com
costabelleresort.com
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Oreo Supreme Recipe

8/18/2016
Oreo Supreme is my husband's favorite dessert. I have to admit that it has been quite a while since I made one. Since it's my husband's birthday next week, I am going to surprise him with this!

This dessert has so many names aside from Oreo Supreme. Some call it No-Bake Oreo Cake, Oreo Overload Cake and Oreo Float. For me? I don't care what it's called as long as it's loaded with Oreo!
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What you need for this dessert are Oreo vanilla-filled cookies, all purpose cream and condensed milk.

First thing you need to do is to crush your Oreo cookies. You can crush them finely or you can also just break them apart if you want the chunkiness. The good thing about this dessert is that you can modify it to your liking!

Next, prepare a dish or individual jars like what I did on the photo. Clean them up well, dry and set aside for when you are ready to assemble.

Combine your all purpose cream and your condensed milk.

Next step is the fun part! Just layer your crushed Oreo cookies and APC and condensed milk mixture alternately then top with crushed Oreo's. You can even go crazy and add chocolate chips on top! All up to you!

Cover then freeze for 2-4 hours and serve with a smile!

This dessert will make you a kitchen goddess to your family or friends after they have tried this!

So easy, right?!

You can check the Oreo Supreme Recipe on my blog if you want to follow my measurements.

What do you think?

Jhanis V. - Top 10 Blogs Voice Boks Comedy Edition, featured on BlogHer.com, HumorWriters.org, Bloggys 2015 - Finalist, Family and Relationships Category. She blogs at The Vanilla Housewife and The Cebu Gazette.
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Parent's Guide - Pokemon Go Craze

8/8/2016
If you can't beat them, join them! This is my take regarding this Pokemon craze right now. With the recent official release of Pokemon Go in the Philippines, my husband and son who are both anime fanatics, went caaraaaayzzzeeee big time. I on the other hand, a rom-com addict, couldn't care less about these rare Pokemons that they kept talking about.

Until I tried playing it. And got hooked.

I play using my son's account. Well it's my account technically. I set up my own account first then created my son's account under my registration because he is a minor and I can say that I play the game more than my kid.

I am hooked. Living in between 2 Pokestops doesn't help either. I slept late last night because someone kept setting up lures on the Pokestops and I kept telling myself "Just one last Pokemon, then I'll go to sleep." This went on until past 2am. Sigh. Coffee please.
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Despite the negative feedback from some people about the game, I see it as an opportunity for my family to bond together. Here is something that we all like doing together, so why not make the most out of it! I know that there will come a time when my kids' won't  tell me everything about their lives so I am taking this opportunity to get my son talking to me with such carefree attitude. Just don't tell him I discarded his incense by accident, okay? :)

"You caught me a Weepinbell?? Thank you mom!!!"

That my friends, is music to my ears. We talk about evolving Pokemons, incubating eggs and how to catch Pokemons that keep getting out of the Pokeballs. We went Pokemon hunting over the weekend and we had so much fun! My son was walking and running around IT Park with his dad catching Pokemons and collecting balls while my daughter and I ran after them and cheered them on.

To be honest? I was more ecstatic about catching Bellsprouts and Staryus than them. I may even have shrieked like a lunatic when a Horsea appeared much to the embarrassment of my family. LOL

What can I say. I'm a noob but I love that we are bonding over this very popular game.

Since it is a very addictive and some say dangerous, I make sure that my son knows that with most things in life, there are guidelines and policies that he needs to follow.

If you are a mom/parent of Pokemon kids. below are some tips to help ensure that the kids stay safe and sound while playing the game.

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Parent's Guide to Pokemon Go

1. Make Pokemon hunting a family event

Since the game requires the players to move around, my husband and I go with our son on his Pokemon adventures. I think this makes a great family activity because like I said, if you can't beat them, join them! Take groufies of you as a family on your hunting trips and place them in albums. Not discounting other family activities, I just think that this is an addition to the many adventures that you can undertake as a family. I am pretty sure that when they are all grown up, they will not remember the rare Pokemons that you guys caught but I know that they will remember YOU being there.

2. Keep away from danger

Pokemon is a very social game. Players go out, meet new people and talk about gyms and battles with other players. For me, it is best to accompany your kids when they go hunting especially for grade school age. We can never discount some reports in the US that people have been getting robbed at Pokestops. No similar reports in Cebu yet but it is always better to be safe than sorry. Going in groups helps in deterring bad people with bad intentions from approaching. Also, teach your kids to never give personal information to strangers. Again, it is best that young kids be accompanied by adults when playing the game.

3. Respect private areas

With some Pokestops set up in private areas, I made sure to let my son know that in no way is he going to trespass. There are so many Pokestops in public areas so it is best to just move along.

4. No Pokemon Go on school days

This one is easier to implement for us because this rule has been established in our house ever since he got a tablet a couple of years ago. School days are for homework and studying. He can only play every Friday and Saturday. Again, the game can be addicting and we don't want their grades getting compromised because of Pokemon training.

5. Remind them to watch their steps at all times

Even with the warning shown upon opening the game, it is always best to remind your kid each time they play. No catching of Pokemons in the middle of the street and no climbing up walls and fences. This is when playing with the AR off becomes handy because as long as the Pokemon is withing the area, there is no need to really point the camera on the item to catch it.

6. Turn off in-app purchases

Make sure that you turn off in-app purchases on your phone if your kid is using your personal phone. Especially if you are a postpaid subscriber! You don't want to end up with a 5k bill just because your kid has been purchasing coins and Pokeballs without your knowledge. My son is using a pre-paid sim so he is unable to do this on his own especially that I subscribe him to data promos only.

7. Lastly, make sure to have fun with your kids!

What other tips can you give? Share them in the comments!

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